In June, Jefferson Parish Superintendent James Meza terminated the contracts of seventeen principals, saying they failed to meet academic growth targets at their respective schools.

The lawsuit, by 12 of the principals, claims the growth targets were put into place before renewing their contracts. It says the principals were terminated before the period for assessing the growth was complete.

The lawsuit also asks the plaintiffs have their jobs reinstated, or in lieu of reinstatement receive five years' front pay.